A CLOUD FACTORY THAT PREVENTS ERRORS IN THE PHYSICAL INDUSTRY

Digital Transformation is advancing rapidly, and the wood industry is no exception.

As part of the Finvalia project, led by Finsa in collaboration with Puertas Vales and Couceiro, an ambitious digital twin system is being developed to make a qualitative leap toward a smarter, more flexible, and sustainable factory.

Digital twin: from the cloud to reality, optimizing processes

But what exactly is a digital twin? It is a virtual replica of industrial products and processes, allowing real-time simulation and monitoring of what happens on the factory floor. This tool not only reproduces the physical behavior of assets but also predicts their evolution through data analysis and artificial intelligence.

Within Finvalia, this digital twin will be applied in different pilot scenarios, particularly in MDF board manufacturing. It will optimize the entire process—from raw material supply to final product quality. Thanks to advanced sensorization and predictive models, it will be possible to detect anomalies, adjust parameters in real time, and make data-driven decisions without waiting for problems to arise.

Five benefits of using a digital twin

The key benefits of implementing a digital twin include:
✅ Real-time monitoring of critical variables such as humidity, density, and energy consumption.
✅ Detecting failures before they occur and optimizing maintenance.
✅ Assessing product quality without destructive testing.
✅ Simulating production changes and validating new configurations before implementation.
✅ Reducing waste, costs, and emissions, moving toward a more sustainable factory.

The expected results include the validation of five technological demonstrators in Finsa’s factories in Santiago, Padrón, and Ourense, testing these solutions in real-world conditions.

After reading this post, you’ll be convinced that the digital twin is a key piece in building a more competitive and future-ready wood industry. We’ll share the first test results soon!